ATI Mental Health Questions (Top 2024/2025 EXAM REVIEW DOC )

ATI Mental Health Questions A nurse observes a client who has OCD repeatedly applying, removing, and then reapplying makeup. The nurse identifies that repetitive behavior in a client who has OCD is due to which of the following underlying reasons? A. Narcissistic behavior B. Fear of rejection from staff C. Attempt to reduce anxiety D. Adverse effect of antidepressant medication - C. Attempt to reduce anxiety: Pts with OCD demonstrates repetitive behavior in an attempt to suppress persistent thoughts or urges that cause anxiety A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Discuss new relaxation techniques B. Show the client how to change his behavior C. Distract the client with a TV show D. Stay with the client and remain quiet - D. Stay with the client and remain quiet A nurse is assessing a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which of the following findings show the nurse expect?SA A. excessive worry for 6 months B. impulsive decision making C. delayed reflexes D. restlessness E. need for reassurance - A: generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by uncontrollable, excessive worry for more than 3 months. D: characterized by restlessness. E: characterized by need for repeated reassurance Incorrect: B: is characterized by procrastination in decision making C: characterized by muscle tension A nurse is planning care for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? A. Assessing the client's risk for self-harm B. Instilling hope for positive outcomes C. Encouraging the pt to participate in group therapy sessions D. Encouraging the pt in treatment decisions - A. Assessing the client's risk for self-harm : the greatest risk to a pt who has anxiety or obessive-compulsive disorder is self-harm or suicide. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute stress disorder and is experiencing severe anxiety. Which of the following statements actions should the nurse make? A. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now." B. "You should focus on the positive things in your life to decrease your anxiety." C. "Why do you believe you are experiencing the anxiety? D. "Let's discuss the medications your provider is prescribing to decrease your anxiety." - A. "Tell me about how you are feeling right now." - open ended question is therapeutic & assists pts in identifying anxiety A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive ECT for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching? A. "It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying meds." B. "I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments." C. "I should receive ECT once a week for 6 weeks." D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT." - D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT." - muscle relaxant such as succinylcholine is administered. A charge nurse is discussing TMS with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an unde